Chocolate + Stampin’ UP! = Fabulous!

March 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment

What crafter; whether your medium is paper, fabric, or jewels, can resist a bit of delicious, smooth chocolate for a break?

This weekend’s guests at My Bluebonnet Cottage found a plate of these lovelies waiting for them at check-in!

I had a couple Scallop envelopes leftover, from last month’s basket of similar ones with a Valentine Theme for my DH’s team of fantastic ladies , so I got busy this morning and cranked out these Ghiradelli  Chocolate Truffles Treats for the group of quilters who are cozily tucked in for the weekend.


Exclusive Stampin’ UP! products used in this project are:

Big Shot Scallop Die, Big Shot Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Perfect Polka Dots

Stamp Set: Tiny Tags

Embellishments:  Jewelry Tag Punch, Linen Thread, Brilliant Blue 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon (Retired)

The next time you need some quick treats for a party, Sunday School class, or office co-workers these cute little dressed-up envelopes are just the answer!

Thanks for stopping by,

Katheirne

 

 

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Pink, Pink PINK! Stampin’ UP!

March 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment

I was inspired this week by PINK!  Now, mind you, I have nothing against PINK!, it’s just that I naturally seem to gravitate toward bolder colors, but I’ve literally been in a fever pitch until I completed these oh-so simple All Occasion Cards. . .

Once again, I’m excited about how fabulously Stampin’ UP! coordinates products. Earlier this week, I talked with a gal who’d tried her hand at paper crafting several years ago and was so frustrated with trying to ‘match’ different products up that she walked away from it… “I’m not a stay-at-home mom, and I spent so much time getting nowhere; I finally decided it’s just too hard!”  . . .  I showed her how easy it is with Stampin’ UP! products.

 

Stampin’ UP! employs some of the most talented graphic artists in the country…why should I spend my precious time re-inventing the wheel (…a.k.a…card, scrapbook page, 3D project, or embellishment)?  That makes no sense to this busy wife, mom, and entrepreneur!   When my sweet DH tells me at 7:00am that he needs two birthday cards today…I don’t have time to go through all the design process and come up with a final product…I’ve got to be able to ‘pull-it-together’ quickly, smartly, and produce something that when presented achieves the ‘Aaahhh’ or the ‘Wow’ factor!  I want it to be personal for the receiver. Simply put, no other paper crafting company gives me the artistic expertise and variety, with the quality of products, at a reasonable cost like Stampin’ UP!

These beautiful Stampin’ UP! All Occasion Cards use the following Stampin’ UP! exclusive products:

Stamp Sets:  Mixed Bunch, Elementary Elegance

Card stock:  Whisper White, Patterns Designer Paper Pack

Ink:  Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink

Embellishments:  Stampin’ Glitter, Dimensionals, Blossom Punch, 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon

It’s easy to shop for your Stampin’ UP! Products 24-7 at: Katherine Pritchard Stampin’ UP!

Thanks for stopping by! Katherine

 

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Just Your Cup of Stampin’ UP! Tea!

March 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

 

Using the Stampin’ UP! Big Shot Petite Pocket Die makes a great gift card holder!

 

I used the 2011-2012 Stampin’ UP! In Color Markers to stack the small tea cup images down the front of the Petite Pocket making a wonderfully cheery presentation.

 

The  Petite Pocket is just perfectly sized for most gift cards which is really sweet!

 

You can argue whether the beautiful Calypso Coral is more Salmon, or Coral, but whatever your opinion might be it’s ever so perfect when paired with the brilliant smooth Whisper White card stock.

 

 

The exclusive Stampin’ UP! Tea Shoppe Stamp Set is available for a limited time only.  It’s one of the many great products in the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog and is a great bargain for only $27.95 (Clear mount price).  You can shop online 24-7 at Katherine Pritchard; or if you prefer give me a call at 254-848-5173!

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy Stamping!

Katherine

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Stampin’ UP! for the man in your life!

February 28, 2012 By 1 Comment

If I told you that you can add a button on a birthday card for a special guy, you might not quite buy it . . .but let me show you how easy it’s done!

I selected the pine tree trio image from the Stampin’ UP! Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set for the focal point of my card for our middle son, Addison’s Birthday this past weekend.

The trio image is stamped using Stampin’ UP! Lucky Limeade Classic Ink on a square of Whisper White that has been distressed slightly.  The focal panel is mounted with Stampin Dimensionals on a square of Soft Suede adhered to the Lucky Limeade panel that is stamped with the Stampin’ UP! A to Z Background Stamp.

The greeting comes from the Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set, always perfect for any occasion.

And, there just isn’t a more appropriate sentiment for a young man who’s earned his Bachelor of Art’s in Landscape Architecture  & Design than the greeting included with the Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set.

There are many stamp sets in the Stampin’ UP! 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog that are perfectly suited for the gentleman in your life!  Take a look and see.

Thanks for stopping by today!  You can shop 24-7 online from my website: katherinepritchard.stampinup.com

Katherine

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Stampin’ UP! Steps UP! Simply Scored Tool

February 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Watch this fun video about our brand new scoring plate for your Stampin’ UP! Simply Scored Tool.

 

Simply Scored Diagonal Plate

Contact me today and get yours ordered or order on line 24-7 at Katherine Pritchard.    The Stampin’ UP! Simply Scored Tool is a great value at $29.95 and with this versatile Diagonal Plate addition for only $11.95, you are ready to create beautifully coordinated envelopes and backgrounds for your projects. (Please note: Simply Scored Tool and Diagonal Plate are sold separately.)

 

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Still lovin’ Stampin’ UP! Spice Cake Designer Series Paper

February 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment

We might be on the verge of Spring….BUT…wait…I’ve just got to use some last snippets of my Fall favorite Designer Series Paper…Stampin’ UP! Spice Cake!

When you pair this beautifully patterned Designer Series Paper with the velvety brown Soft Suede the combination is a knock-out!

 

These perfect sized little 3 x 3 note cards are great to send with any Thank You Gift Bag or bundle with a ribbon, or if you like, slip in a cello bag and they become a quick gift themselves!

We used the dotted oval Stampin’ UP! Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Set to frame the large oval punched Spice Cake Designer Series Paper.

We employed two of my favorite Stampin’ UP! punches for this quick project; the Large Oval Punch for the center medallion, and the Word Window Punch for the sentiment.

A bit of Bling from the Stampin’ UP! Basic Rhinestones gives these sweet little cards the perfect finish.

Whether you reach in your paper scraps for those last precious pieces of Stampin’ UP! Spice Cake or you use the current Sale-A-Bration sensational Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper, this card sketch can be used over and over.

Thanks for stopping by!

Katherine

 

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